Am I allowed to ask about government benefits on a job application?

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Employment lawyer Christopher Achkar says that asking if job seekers are currently on CERB, EI, unemployment or other government benefits could be interpreted negatively and lead to bigger problems when recruiting.

If you have a specific purpose for asking this question, reach out to an employment lawyer to get more information.

Learn more in the video below.

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